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In its most limited sense, modern, art would seem to concern itsel

In its most limited sense, modern, art would seem to concern itself only with the technical innovations of the period. – Edward Hopper

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There will be, I think, an attempt to grasp again the surprise and accidents of nature and a more intimate and sympathetic study of its moods, together with a renewed wonder and humility on the part of such as are still capable of these basic reactions. – Edward Hopper

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